A first announcement and call for papers has been issued for Landfill 2009, the 8th Bienniel Seminar on Waste Disposal by Landfill from the Landfill Interest Group – Western Cape. LIG is part of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA). Landfill 2009 will be guided by the theme “The Functional Landfill.” The event takes place in Cape Town 19-20 October 2009.
The seminar will focus on the practices and practicalities of landfills in a South African context and will bring together experts from the industry to provide a forum for the exchange of views, knowledge and experience. Papers are invited for presentation, with abstracts requested by 30 April 2009. Key subjects include:
- Design and construction
- Gas Management
- Finance & Economics
- Legislation
- Management
- Monitoring & Auditing
- Operations
- Social Responsibility
Detailed abstracts should be submitted to Lesley Ferreira, Cebisa Conferences, lesley@cebisaconferences.co.za before 30 April 2009.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to questions regarding abstract and paper submissions, Lesley can also reply to any questions regarding attendance, sponsorship, exhibition and additional opportunities.
LINKS
Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA)
http://www.iwmsa.co.za/
Cebisa Conferences
http://www.cebisaconferences.co.za
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